Labman, Nick, Striper/Bass/Whites, 04/08/2012, Solo

[Labman]

For some reason I attached this report to a previous post. Think it got lost in the shuffle so will post new report here.

Hit the river early looking for a striper bite. Fished hard for a couple of hours with only a couple of 2.5# LM and a couple of whites. Finally around 9:30 had a hard hit on TN rig with swimbaits. Made a strong run, but could handle it ok with only 9000 flow. Nice little striper 13# 3oz. Then had a couple of SM that were about 16-17 inches and then some more whites including a double. Last but not least another strong hit went bad in a hurry when I saw a blue cat tearing up my bait when it surfaced and started spinning. It was 16#.

Water temp was high 60's and very moderate flow. All fish caught on TN rig with swimbaits. Reel in just fast enough to avoid all the snags. Pulled out about 10:30.

Regards, Labman

 

[ditchdoc666]

emoThumbsup emoThumbsup great report as usual,you are the man!!!

 

[SpurHunter]

I need to stow away on Normans boat one day...LOL

 

[gruffy911]

Nice multi specie catch Labman, a couple nice uns too. emoSmile emoThumbsup

 

[huntermercer.stud]

nice variety of fish for good day

 

[fchupaska]

nice smallmouth, Norman. did you nab him on the TN rig as well?

 

[cast4bass]

WTG! We went late Sat PM for about 3 hrs and did not do very good. I think the daylight killed most of the bite. Did the cat destroy the rig or were you able to salvage it. I am hoping for a chance to get out soon. Nice smallie and striper!

 

[yellburt]

<font color="#3300cc"><font size="4"><font face="helvetica">great report.thanks. emoUSA
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[gene0122]

Fun day on the river.
Uhm I mean... pretty good week Norm.
emoScratch Come to think of it, you've had a pretty darn good year on the river.
Good Job!

 

[Nauticman]

"Striperman", you're relentless!

 

[drumking]

Great report, Norman. Maybe I can go with you on Thursday if you aren't already booked. I have been covered up this week and Thursday is the only day that I can possibly go. I'll call you tomorrow.

emoBigsmile emoGeezer

 

[BassERT]

Nice fishing there emoThumbsup
Good looking pics
You are on 'em!!

emoCool